Skip the Line: Ancient Rome and Colosseum Half-Day Walking Tour

Skip the Line: Ancient Rome and Colosseum Half-Day
Skip the Line: Ancient Rome and Colosseum Half-Day

Informazioni generali

DestinazioneDurataCategoria
Roma, Italia3 oreEscursione Privata

Il programma nel dettaglio

Skip the entrance line at the Colosseum so you won’t waste any time getting inside to marvel at this Roman icon. On this walking tour of Ancient Rome, you’ll explore the amphitheater’s first and second levels with a guide, who entertains you with tales of gruesome gladiator battles. Then visit the Roman Forum to see its ancient ruins like the Temple of Julius Caesar. This tour is limited to 25 people. If you want to enhance your experience, upgrade to a tour of the Colosseum’s restricted underground chambers, arena and upper tier.

*Skip the line outside the Colosseum with your priority-entrance ticket
*Learn all about the gladiators and the emperors who decided their fates
*Walk around the first and second tiers of the Colosseum, hearing its history from your
guide.
*Explore the Roman Forum, seeing the House of the Vestal Virgins and walking along
Via Sacre.
*Upgrade and gain access the Colosseum’s arena floor, underground chambers and
third tier.


Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Get the standard Colosseum experience with skip-the-line entry to the first two levels as well as the Forum.


Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
*Professional guide
*Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Colosseum
*Entrance fee to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
*Headsets to hear your guide clearly

Exclusions
*Gratuities (optional)
*Hotel pickup and drop-off
*Food and drinks, unless specified


Departure & Return

Departure Point
Central Rome, near Colosseo Metro stop

Departure Time
Depending of the option selected.

Return Details
Concludes at Palatine Hill


What To Expect

Your Ancient Rome tour starts near Oppian Hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, for a view of the Colosseum. Then walk down to the arena with your guide, and skip the main entrance line with your fast-track ticket. Inside, explore the Colosseum’s first and second tiers while listening to stories from your guide about the brutal events that were once held here, like executions and gory gladiator battles. As you stroll around the perimeter of the amphitheater, try to image the ancient crowd of up to 50,000 spectators who cheered as gladiators’ fates were decided by power-hungry emperors.

Next, exit the Colosseum and walk over to the Roman Forum, once the political heart of the city. Get an up-close view of ancient remains like the House of the Vestal Virgins and the Temple of Julius Caesar, and then walk up Palatine Hill for another perspective of the ruins, including Circus Maximus, where chariot races once took place. Your tour ends here, from where you can continue exploring on your own.

Optional upgrade to the Ancient Rome and Colosseum Tour: Underground Chambers, Arena and Upper Tier (3.5 hours)
For a more thorough exploration of the Colosseum, select the upgrade option when booking for a tour that includes access to the third tier, the arena floor and the underground chambers—sections of the Colosseum that are either newly opened or typically closed to the general public. You’ll see more than most visitors do.

Walk around the reconstructed floor of the arena, where the gladiators once dueled in bloody battles, and look down through the gaps into the underground chambers. Then make your way below ground to explore the chambers themselves, checking out pits where wild animals like tigers and lions were held, before heading up to the third tier for a panoramic view into the Colosseum and out to Palatine Hill. Your tour ends with a visit to the Roman Forum, as described in the standard tour.


Additional Info

*Confirmation will be received at time of booking
*Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking
disabilities or using a wheelchair.
*Not wheelchair accessible.
*We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours


Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.